Shaw Post: The Protoneers : SEDUCTION WOMAN EP

The Protoneers are a four piece alternative rock and blues band form Linconlnshire. They're heavily influenced by some of the classic artists such as The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and The Who.

Over the last twelve to eighteen months they've been consistently up and down the country in famous venues in some of the major venues in London, Nottingham, Lincoln and Leicester. Following on from playing all these show's the band began recording an EP which was released on July 15th under the name of 'Seduction Woman'. Seduction Woman follows on from their 2011 debut "Six67".

The first song of this EP is called 'Today Will Come', from listening to this song one could deduce that it could be about a couple that are having problems with each other. This could be one of the perfect break up songs in a few years. The things that I like about this song is the fact that there is a distinctive use of raw guitars and clever lyrics. The Protoneers can held their head up high as they have one of the best lyricists in Sam Thomas and Dan Wicks they certainly give the Gallaghers and Kelly Jones a run for their money.

The next song of this EP is the self titled ' Seduction Woman', after hearing this song one could tell that it could be about a woman who is very sought after and you get the chance to date her but you blow it. Many people in today's society will be able to relate to this song in some way as they've all messed up passed relationships. Seduction Woman will one day become one of those hit festival anthems or summer anthems.

'Stutter' is the third and final song of this EP, it has very dark side to it, which could mean that it could be about a dark reconciliation after a break up. The things that will make the listener want to listen again as there are very distinctive guitar sounds which sound very Oasisesque. From listening to this whole EP you can tell strongly that The Protoneers are heavily influenced by various alternative rock bands that have spanned the last thirty years. This includes Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, The Kinks and many more.

This EP is definitely a 9/10 in my view, it would be even more interesting to see what others songs they right during the rest of the summer. Watch out London The Protoneers are going to come back strongly with their brand of raw alternative rock and blues. In a few years time you'll definitely get the chance to see them play at Glastonbury alongside some of the greatest rock bands in history such as the Stereophonics and Arctic Monkeys. They have that distinctive edge about them.